Best Internet Providers in Vance, TX
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Vance, TX
Vance has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Vance.
Ranks compare Vance with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Vance, TX at a Glance
Vance Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Southwest Texas Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
HCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Vance ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Vance, TX?
Southwest Texas Communications is the best internet provider in Vance based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Southwest Texas Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Vance, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Southwest Texas Communications is an option for 86.50% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Vance?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Vance
- Southwest Texas Communications - fiber coverage map
- Southwest Texas Communications - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HCTC - dsl coverage map
- Southwest Texas Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Vance Compares to Places Its Size
Vance's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 5%.
| Measure | Vance | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Real County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.3% | bottom 49% | 82.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,476 Mbps | top 28% | 2,469 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 4.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 33% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 81% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 5% | 72% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 37% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $61,763 | bottom 34% | $53,526 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 69.3% of homes in Vance, against 82.7% across Real County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Vance are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,763 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Vance
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vance?
Southwest Texas Communications Fiber in Vance, TX
Availability:
69.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications offers Fiber service to 69.3% of Vance homes. Across the city, Southwest Texas Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Vance?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Vance, TX
Availability:
17.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.2% of Vance homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Vance, TX
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.9% of Vance homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Vance, TX
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.9% of Vance homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Southwest Texas Communications Fixed Wireless in Vance, TX
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Vance homes. Across the city, Southwest Texas Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Vance?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Vance, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vance?
Southwest Texas Communications DSL in Vance, TX
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications offers DSL service to 84.0% of Vance homes. Across the city, Southwest Texas Communications DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the city.
HCTC DSL in Vance, TX
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
HCTC offers DSL service to 8.0% of Vance homes. Across the city, HCTC DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Vance by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Vance
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Vance
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Vance Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Vance that have their own pages are all within 30 miles. Among them, Rio Frio has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and Rocksprings the fewest (60.6%); Vance has 69.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance (this page) | 163 | 69.3% | 1,476 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 75/100 |
| Rocksprings | 1,105 | 60.6% | 1,344 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Rio Frio | 1,026 | 97.6% | 1,718 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Leakey | 969 | 88.8% | 4,200 Mbps | 4 | B- | 46/100 |
| Camp Wood | 777 | 62.3% | 1,269 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 68/100 |
| Utopia | 732 | 96.6% | 1,944 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 78/100 |
| Vanderpool | 460 | 94.3% | 1,622 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Concan | 337 | 50.1% | 3,012 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Montell | 168 | 63.1% | 1,405 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 31/100 |
| Reagan Wells | 157 | 31.9% | 621 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 32/100 |
| Barksdale | 125 | 88.8% | 1,781 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vance?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Southwest Texas Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Vance
| Southwest Texas Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HCTC | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Vance Internet Providers
Based on 216 reviews from Texas internet customers, Southwest Texas Communications is the best internet service provider for Vance residents. Southwest Texas Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1410 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Southwest Texas Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Vance Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Vance, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vance Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vance
Based on data reported by Vance ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Southwest Texas Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Vance. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,608 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Southwest Texas Communications. This indicates Southwest Texas Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vance Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vance?
Of the providers in Vance, customers rate Southwest Texas Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Vance where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Southwest Texas Communications is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Vance, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Vance
| ISP / Tech Type | Vance Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Vance?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Vance is Southwest Texas Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Southwest Texas Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Southwest Texas Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Vance is Southwest Texas Communications.
- Viasat, Southwest Texas Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Vance, available to 86.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.